Project Manager II (Science Research)

TL;DR

Project Manager II (Science Research): Coordinating planning and execution of NeuroGAP/Stanley Global research activities with an accent on international site coordination, research workflows, and scientific validation. Focus on managing multi-partner neuropsychiatric projects, driving standardization across research sites, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Location: Hybrid (Cambridge, MA). Requires international travel of at least 25% per year.

Salary: $104,000 - $145,333 per year

Company

The hirify.global is a leading research organization focused on genetics and genomics to transform medicine.

What you will do

• Manage project planning, coordination, and execution for the NeuroGAP program across several African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, and Malawi.
• Coordinate timelines and deliverables across international teams to ensure alignment with program goals and efficient execution.
• Monitor budgets, reporting requirements, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) metrics.
• Draft and coordinate competitive grant applications, including developing narratives and budgets.
• Optimize operational efficiency and standardize research protocols and sample collection methods across partners.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to institutional safety and regulatory compliance guidelines.

Requirements

• BS with 5+ years of related experience, Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder scientific or technical projects.
• Must be based in or able to work in Cambridge, MA (Hybrid).
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 25% to support field work and partner needs.

Nice to have

• Experience in genetics, mental health, and/or public health.
• Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, or ethics frameworks.
• Strong ability to drive standardization and operational efficiency across distributed teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Generous time off, including at least 13 paid holidays, winter closure, and paid parental/family care leave.
• Employee assistance program.